Texas Construction Careers

05/10/2023

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While the numbers are lower than originally projected, we remain optimistic.

03/04/2022

Construction employment climbed by 60,000 jobs between January and February as hourly pay rose at the steepest pace in nearly 40 years, according to an analysis by the AGC of America of government data released today. Association leaders urged officials in Washington to boost support for career training and education to enable more workers to pursue high-paying construction careers.

01/31/2022

Wages and salaries in the construction industry rose 1.3%, seasonally adjusted, in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2021 and 3.8% year-over-year (y/y), up from 2.8% in 2020, BLS reported on Friday.

11/05/2021

The construction industry added 44,000 jobs between September and October as nonresidential construction firms posted back-to-back increases for the first time since January, according to an analysis by the AGC of America of government data released today.

11/02/2021

They’re in high demand and can easily crack the six-figure mark without a college degree. But not enough young people are going into skilled trade careers.

10/26/2021

Everybody likes Bill Miller Bar-B-Que but its low-skill, low-paying jobs aren't cutting it. That's why the company is relying on self serve kiosks. The average wage in construction is $33 an hour. So, check out great career opportunities at the Texas Construction Careers website. At the end of a rewarding day building a church, school, or hospital you can still enjoy some good barbecue. Even if you have to serve yourself.

09/03/2021

06/25/2021

the City of San Antonio (City) is preparing to issue a series of solicitations relating to the SA: Ready to Work program.

The Economic Development Department (EDD) has requested input from relevant stakeholders, including residents, educational leaders, trade and labor organizations, community organizations, business leaders, subject matter specialists, the SA: Ready to Work Advisory Board and City Council. During May 2021, EDD publicly posted a draft of the RFP for view and comment. EDD received many helpful comments and made some significant changes to the RFP.

On July 6th, the City will issue the “SA: Ready to Work Program Implementation” request for proposals (RFP). This RFP will encompass the majority of the services necessary to implement the SA: Ready to Work program, including intake, assessment, case management (including educational guidance and enrollment, career guidance, job placement, and wraparound services to ensure success) and training. Respondents may propose to complete some or all of the services referenced above. Both individual and group proposals will be accepted.
Please join us for an in-person community meeting on Thursday, July 1st, at 9:00am in the Cantilever Room of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, where EDD will provide an overview of the RFP and will share the highlights of the changes incorporated into the RFP based on community feedback.

Note, in the coming weeks, the City will issue two additional RFPs relating to SA: Ready to Work, for Community Outreach and Marketing, and for Program Evaluation. These RFPs will be advertised separately.

Please RSVP to workforce .gov by 5:00pm Tuesday June 29th if you can join us for the community meeting.

06/04/2021

Construction employment declined for the third time in the past four months in May as nonresidential contractors coped with lengthening and unpredictable delivery times that limited their ability to start or complete projects, according to an analysis by the AGC of America of government data released today. Association officials added that many contractors report they are having a hard time finding qualified workers to hire.

03/10/2021

SAN ANTONIO - As part of News 4 San Antonio’s promise to bring opportunities to those who need them, we were able to get a firsthand look at a Wood Window Restoration apprenticeship program on the southside of San Antonio. It’s a one week training course that gives participants the found...

02/25/2021

The city of San Antonio is about to launch the most significant workforce development initiative is its history. The voter-approved S.A. Ready to Work program will train workers displaced by the pandemic for new, higher paying job in construction, healthcare, and cybersecurity. We’re ready to go…

02/12/2021

February 11 marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It’s a day to celebrate women involved in STEM, and a day to encourage girls to think science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.